Chemical Laboratory Technician

Schneider Electric; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 30,400 - 45,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Parental and care leave

Flexible work options

Confidential counseling

Job summary

Schneider Electric UK is seeking a Laboratory Quality Technician to monitor chemical parameters, perform routine tests, and support quality improvements in a manufacturing environment.

You will ensure COSHH compliance, document results, and participate in continuous improvement while following procedures and safety standards. A GCSEs baseline and relevant experience are required, with a comprehensive Total Rewards package offered.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Mathematics, English and Science.
• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory or chemical process environment.
• Understanding of basic chemical testing techniques.
• Ability to accurately follow procedures and maintain records.
• Awareness of safe chemical handling practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain chemical parameters for the powder coating pre-treatment process to ensure consistent coating performance and corrosion protection.
• Monitor and control chemical baths to ensure compliance with process specifications and product requirements.
• Monitor and maintain chemical parameters for an automated resin filling machine to ensure process stability.
• Carry out routine chemical additions and bath adjustments as required.
• Support investigation and resolution of process-related quality issues.
• Record, analyse and report test results; identify deviations and escalate as needed.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality defects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and adherence to Schneider Electric quality standards and procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English and Science

Desirable: Chemistry/Chemical Engineering qualification

Job description

Chemical Process Control

• Monitor and maintain chemical parameters for the powder coating pre-treatment process to ensure consistent coating performance and corrosion protection.
• Monitor and control chemical baths associated with the Tin-plating line to ensure compliance with process specifications and product requirements.
• Monitor and maintain chemical parameters for an automated chemical resin filling machine to ensure process stability.
• Carry out routine chemical additions and bath adjustments as required.
• Support investigation and resolution of process-related quality issues.

Laboratory Testing

Perform routine laboratory and process checks including:

• Chemical concentration analysis
• pH measurement
• Conductivity testing
• Temperature monitoring
• Chemical titrations
• Bath condition monitoring

Quality Support

• Accurately record, analyse and report test results.
• Identify process deviations and elevate concerns promptly.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality defects.
• Assist with process capability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric quality standards and procedures.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Follow all Schneider Electric health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Handle chemicals safely in accordance with COSHH regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment.
• Support environmental compliance through proper chemical and waste management practices.

Continuous Learning and Development

• Develop knowledge of additional quality inspection and testing methods.
• Support wider quality laboratory activities as required.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement programmes.
• Contribute to Schneider Electric's culture of operational excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and Science.
• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory or chemical process environment.
• Understanding of basic chemical testing techniques.
• Ability to accurately follow procedures and maintain records.
• Awareness of safe chemical handling practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience of powder coating pre-treatment systems.
• Experience of electroplating or Tin-plating processes.
• Knowledge of chemical titration techniques.

Skills and Behaviours

• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Good organisational skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new laboratory and quality control techniques.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 30,400 - GBP 45,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
• Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.